Frankly I’m at a bit of a loss for words, so maybe it is best to simply include the email that I sent this morning to my sponsors:
This is a hard email for me to write and I am writing it with a heavy heart… I will not be racing in the upcoming 2012-2013 cyclo-cross season. Unfortunately I’ve been battling with a very rough bout of ulcerative colitis and based on my doctor’s recommendation – I have had to stop training.
I am very disappointed by this, now that I’m past the initial anger and frustration – but my health has to be my number one priority.
This being said, I do want to continue with my sponsorship commitments – writing blog posts, helping out women and kids with cyclo-cross clinics, talking to people about your company/brand/product and doing anything else I can to give back to you as much as you have given me. I am optimistic that I will race again – sadly it will not be this season. As always, I really do appreciate your amazing support and generosity.
Thanks so much.
Thinking of you.
love;
Greg
Posted by: Greg Thomas | July 06, 2012 at 08:19 PM
Hey Vicki,
Life throws you more curves than most of us.
I've always been impressed by your courage and ability to see past the tough spots and ride into the light.
Good to see that spirit still powers through.
There a lots of folks out here sayin a prayer or whatever for you. I know you know this but I figured I'd just put it out there again. GOOD VIBES, GOOD VIBES, GOOD VIBES.
See you soon,
Bryan G
Posted by: Bryan Gormley | July 12, 2012 at 08:38 AM